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JACK WELLS
JACK (JOHN) (NEWF) WELLS late of Moose Jaw, passed away at the age of 66 years on Wednesday, March 7th, 2001. Predeceased by his parents, George and Ethel, brothers, Frank, Claire, Cecil and Strap. Jack is survived by his wife, Loretta, son, Dwain (Joan), grandsons, Nicholas and Scott, brother, Norman, sisters, Nora, Daisy, Mary and Greta, as well as many nieces and nephews. Jack proudly worked at the CP Railway for 40 years. Although he loved the railroad, he retired as an Engineer in 1990. Many will remember him from working at the Civic Centre and his fondness for joking with the children and adults alike. A private family memorial service will be held. Special thanks to all the staff at Moose Jaw Palliative Home Care. Your many hours of compassionate care during Jack’s battle with cancer was truly appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 223 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, S6H 0E1.
CECIL WILLIS
CECIL THOMAS WILLIS passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9th, 2001 at Providence Place in Moose Jaw, aged 87 years. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Agnes, brothers and sisters Les, Lynn (Copeland), Roy and William. Cecil is survived by the children of his brother Roy, Kathy and Peter, to whom Cecil seemed a second father; and other nieces and nephews. Cecil was born on November 19th, 1913. As a young boy he spent much time at the homestead and farm of his uncle, Josh Annable, where he acquired his love of horses and the western life. With his brother Les, Cecil was part of the Willis Brothers trick-riding and trick-roping act, touring on the rodeo circuit and performing at the Calgary Stampede in the late 1940’s. Cecil’s specialty was trick roping, spinning multiple loops while standing on his head on horseback or jumping the Texas skip on his saddle. In later years Cecil’s casual grace with a rope and lariat amazed and delighted us, a testament to endless hours of practice. Cecil started ranching in the hills southwest of Moose Jaw in the early 1950’s, working closely with his brother Roy. He helped to care for his mother Agnes who lived with him until her death in 1966. In 1973 Cecil retired to Moose Jaw, where he pursued his interests in photography and amassed a vast antique camera collection. He enjoyed going on trips with Roy and his family and participated in numerous wagon trains. In 1997 Cecil moved to Providence Place where the excellent care he received from the staff is deeply appreciated by the Willis family. At Cecil’s request a private ceremony will be held to inter his ashes in his parent’s plot at Rosedale Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations can direct them to Providence Place, 100-2nd Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, S6H 1B8.
EILEEN VEVANG
EILEEN VEVANG of Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2001 at the age of 92 years. She was born in Bancroft, South Dakota, May 9, 1909 to Case and Mary Averill. She married Odin Vevang in 1928 and the couple homesteaded in the Pine Lake district until moving to Moose Jaw in 1968. She was a loving and caring person. Her happiest times were when she was entertaining family and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Odin, dad and mother, Case and Mary Averill and step-mother, Ella Averill, brother, Vannie; two sisters: Clara and Ida and son-in-law, George. Eileen is survived by her children: Mary (Ed) Paysen of Moose Jaw; Agnes Paysen of Saskatoon and Allen (Peggy) Vevang of Saskatoon; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren, one brother, Henry (Millie) of Central Butte; sisters: Elva (Ted) Smith of Prince Albert, Mary Gjernes of Mission B.C., Mabel (Gordon) Bradley of Regina as well as several nieces and nephews. Eileen was dearly loved and will be sadly missed. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 3, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence Place, 100-2nd Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 1B8 or to Ina Grafton Gage Home, 200 Iroquois St. E., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 4T3. In living memory of Eileen, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
A. LORNE VEALE
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Andrew Lorne Veale of Stony Beach and Moose Jaw. Lorne passed away in Regina after a short battle with cancer at the age of 82 years. He was born in Moose Jaw March 1, 1919 and was raised on the family farm at Stony Beach. After finishing school he worked for a short time at Robin Hood Mills and returned to the farm where he was happiest. When war broke out in 1939 he volunteered to join the Army and was sent to camp at Dundurn, Sask., but for health reasons was not accepted so he returned to the farm. Lorne enjoyed rural life, working the land, watching the crops grow, watching the clouds of a summer storm, prairie sunrises and sunsets, and watching the northern lights. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and made many trips to the Toronto Royal Exhibition with his family and friends. Lorne was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge in Moose Jaw and also a long time member of the Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans. Lorne was a good neighbor and was always willing to help with any projects in the community. He loved curling in all the rural bonspiels and playing cards with his friends. He will be greatly missed by many. He was predeceased by his mother in 1946; father in 1954; and daughter-in-law, Louise in 1973. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Jean; one son, Robert (Candis) and one grandson, Matthew – Hermiston, Oregon; one brother, Lloyd (Mary) and family – Saskatoon; one sister, Eugenie (Ken) Babier and family – Calgary; sister-in-law, Nell Laidley and family – Edmonton; brother-in-law, Norm (Vivian) Laidley and family – Kelowna; special cousin, Lloyd (Marg) Veale and family – Winnipeg; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Services will be be held at Zion United Church, 423 Main Street North, Friday, June 8, 2001 at 10:30 am. Dr. Bob Kimmerly will officiate, assisted by Linda Owens. Interment will follow at the Stony Beach Cemetery at 3:00 pm. Flowers are gratefully declined, memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society, 223 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, S6H 0E1, would be appreciated. In living memory of Lorne, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley Parkland by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
CLIFFORD JOHNSON
MR. CLIFFORD L. JOHNSON of Extendicare, Moose Jaw, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2001 at the age of 81 years. Born in Hart, Saskatchewan, Cliff received his education there and farmed before joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 1939. After the War he returned to Saskatchewan and resumed farming and ranching in various communities until retiring to Moose Jaw in 1968. Predeceased by his parents, infant daughter, Mary, three brothers, Pat, Oscar and Orville and one sister, Gertrude. Cliff is survived by sons, Pat, Mike, James and Brian and daughters, Bev and Julie, a brother, Carl and sister, Florence as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Reverend Frank Mitchell will officiate. Royal Canadian Legion Funeral Rites will be conducted at the Chapel by Roscoe Steele, Moose Jaw Branch #59. Memorials for the Salvation Army, 175 – 1st Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 0Y9 would be appreciated. In living memory of Cliff, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley Parkland by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
MARGARET KERFOOT
MARGARET LOUISE KERFOOT (nee TINKHAM) of Moose Jaw passed away Monday, February 26th, 2001 in the Moose Jaw Union Hospital at the age of 81 years. Born December 22nd, 1919 at Bateman, Saskatchewan, Margaret moved, as a young woman to Moose Jaw, where she worked for a number of years before meeting and marrying her husband, George. Margaret and George raised their family on the farm in the Baildon/Tilney districts where Margaret quickly became an active member of the community. Following the loss by fire of the family home in 1977, Margaret and George moved to Moose Jaw where they have since resided. Predeceased by her parents, Wilson and Minnie and her brothers, Lloyd, Freeman and Roy. Margaret is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband, George, son, Gordon (Brenda Ziolkowski) of Regina, daughter, Marilyn of Vancouver, sisters-in-law, Mary Kerfoot of Moose Jaw, Kay Tinkham of Calgary and Vi Tinkham of Victoria. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 1st, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. at Zion United Church, 423 Main Street North, Moose Jaw. Dr. Bob Kimmerly will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
MARY STEVENS
MARY STEVENS of Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2002. Born in 1904, Mary came to Canada in 1948, and together with her husband Adam (Shorty), operated the coffee shop at the Moose Jaw Bus Depot. Later they moved their operation to the Arcade Lunch and still later ran Stevens Lunch until retirement. Predeceased by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, husband, Adam and her son-in-law Adam. Mary leaves her daughter Eva (Geib) of Moose Jaw; grandchildren: Dennis (Yvonne) of Mission, B.C., Ron (Alice) of Saskatoon, Marlene (George) Frechette of Moose Jaw, Gary (Barb) of Saskatoon, Ken of Saskatoon and seven great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 9, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughan St., Moose Jaw. Father Gerry Bauche assisted by Stephanie Molloy will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Extendicare Family Support Group, 1151 Coteau St. W., Moose Jaw, S6H 5G5 would be appreciated. In living memory of Mary, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
